Our Partners
Tourism Industry Council Tasmania partners with businesses, suppliers and industry partners who value our operators and the work they do in the Tasmanian community.
We work with our preferred partners to ensure they understand the tourism industry and design services and benefits that are relevant and provide maximum value to our tourism operators.
Principal Partners
Spirit of Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania is one of Australia's most iconic travel experiences, and a vital connection between mainland Australia and the island state of Tasmania.
Operated by TT-Line, Spirit of Tasmania's twin ships, Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II, operate overnight sailings across Bass Strait between Geelong and Devonport on Tasmania's north-west coast, with additional day sailings during peak periods. Employing more than 600 staff and transporting more than 430,000 passengers annually, Spirit of Tasmania is widely recognised for its contribution to the Australian tourism industry and for fostering Australia's economic development through the provision of a world-class passenger and freight service.
Tourism Tasmania
Tourism Tasmania is the Tasmanian Government’s tourism marketing agency, whose role is to create demand for travel to Tasmania by connecting people culturally and emotionally to the state through domestic and international marketing programs that activate the Tasmanian tourism brand.
https://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/
Major Partners
VXT
VXT has one purpose – to train a hospitality and tourism workforce to deliver the Tasmanian experience. VXT is industry-led and outcome-focused. Initially launched as ‘Tasmanian Hospitality and Tourism Training (THTT)’ last November, it has now been renamed ‘Visitor Experience Training’, or as we like to be known – VXT. The new trading name reflects our whole industry approach. It draws inspiration from the belief that every customer that comes through our doors is a visitor, whether they be local regulars or interstate travellers. We want each and every one of them to have a truly Tasmanian experience.
Hype TV
HYPE offers a range of services in the media production arena. From conceptual creative to full production and asset delivery, HYPE is a production house delivering proven content across varying platforms. HYPE offers an experienced team of in-house producers, DOP’s and editors. In addition we have an extensive network of location support crew available anywhere in Tasmania. HYPE has worked on multiple campaigns for major production companies, providing line production services, local expertise and a whole lot more for a wide range of clients.
Industry Partners
Hostplus
Established in 1987, HOSTPLUS is the industry super fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport sectors. Being one of Australia's largest super funds, we're passionate about super and giving more back to our members.
To us, it's more than just super. We can assist you with simplifying your administration processes, developing tailored educational programs, and equipping you with the right tools at the right time. For further information please contact HOSTPLUS on 03 6224 2922 and mention that you are a tourism accredited business with the TICT.
Steadfast Taswide
Steadfast Taswide is part of the largest insurance broker network in Australasia, the Steadfast Group.
With close to 50 staff located across offices in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie, we provide the full suite of business insurance advice, including public liability, workers compensation, property and plant insurance.
Tourism Accredited businesses who engage Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers receive a 25% discount on their annual Tourism Accreditation fee. No catch, it’s just a small incentive to encourage you to support a Tasmanian business.
For more information, and to take advantage of this great offer, please contact TICT (info@tict.com.au) for a referral number and get in touch with the friendly Steadfast Taswide team.
Cumulus Studio
Cumulus Studio is an award winning architecture and interior design practice with offices in Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne and Adelaide. The studio consists of 21 designers, including 14 registered architects, and specialises in tourism, residential, commercial, heritage, urban design and interior architecture.
Evolve Tourism
David Inches, founder and lead consultant of the Evolve Tourism brings 25 years experience across all aspects of tourism development and marketing. Located in Hobart Tasmania, David's network of Australia's best tourism professionals deliver tourism projects of any type and size across every corner of Australia. The Evolve Team consists of concept creators and visionaries, architects and entrepreneurs, planners and economists, researchers and number crunchers, brand and marketing specialists.
https://www.evolvetourism.com/
Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport is Australia’s most southern airport, with one of Australia’s most picturesque approaches. We are the largest and busiest airport in Tasmania with over 60% of all travellers to the state coming through Hobart Airport. We are curfew free and are a proud part of the Tasmanian community. Hobart Airport is Australia’s ninth busiest domestic passenger airport and we are continuing to grow and develop to meet the needs of our customers, shareholders and our community.
Knight Frank
Knight Frank is the world's largest privately owned property agency, and Tasmania's largest estate agent specialising in the commercial accommodation and tourism sales.
Knight Frank has offices in Hobart and Launceston providing state wide coverage.
McDermott's Coaches
Leaders in the Tasmanian Tourism Industry with unparalleled quality & service catering for groups from 12 — 500 passengers, McDermott’s touring coaches offer superior driving and passenger comfort, world class safety features and enhanced environmental performance. Enjoy a safe and secure journey in the comfort of one of our premium touring coaches.
NRMA Expeditions
We’re always looking for new ways to explore this great country, and now Cradle Mountain Hotel, Freycinet Lodge, Strahan Village and Gordon River Cruises are part of the growing NRMA family.
https://www.mynrma.com.au/travel/expeditions
Tourism Tribe
Tourism Tribe was established in 2015 with the purpose of supporting the Tourism industry and its operators to keep pace with and make the most of the ever-changing digital environment. Co-founders Liz Ward and Fabienne (Fabie) Wintle and their team are relentlessly committed to providing expert support in plain English that assists people in tourism to create sustainable businesses, doing what they love, no matter where they are located. Liz and Fabienne are respected digital tourism strategists, and their team have lived experience running tourism businesses across Australia, thereby being able to understand industry-specific challenges.
With a driving passion to help operators navigate every aspect of the digital world for their business through engaging training and advice, they support them to take advantage of website, e-commerce, social media and digital marketing strategies, in the most timely and cost-effective manner. Digital Engagement Health Checks ™ , tailored workshops and coaching programs are also among Tourism Tribe's approaches to drive results. Tourism Tribe empowers any business, independent of their location, to share best practices and avoid reinventing the wheel.
Tasmanian Vacations
Tasmanian Vacations make it easy to plan your Tasmanian self-drive holiday. Booking your road trip and touring itinerary around Tasmania is a breeze with TasVacations' locally-based consultants who love, live and breathe Tasmania. They will share their local knowledge of Tasmania’s attractions, cruises, guided walks, wineries, and even their favourite restaurants. Choose from one of their popular holiday packages including accommodation and car hire, or ask them to create a tailored touring holiday just for you.
Association Partners
Department of State Growth
The Department of State Growth brings together four interrelated divisions developing a strategic approach that drives economic growth, and supports the community, industry and business in the creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. The department has eight ministers spanning 12 portfolios. They work across industry and services that include investment attraction, transport, infrastructure, cultural industry and tourism supply development, skills, training and workforce growth, international relations and trade, science and technology, resources, energy and emissions reductions, and region and sector development.
https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/
Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) was established in 1971 to present, protect and manage our extraordinary landscapes in partnership with the community. In particular we undertake this role working together with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the traditional and original owners, and continuing custodians of the land.
The PWS manages 49 per cent of the land area of Tasmania which includes in excess of 2.9 million hectares of land and water. In addition we are responsible for the future potential production forest (FPPF) lands. We work to conserve the State's natural and cultural heritage while providing for sustainable use and economic opportunities for the Tasmanian community.
Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. The organisation is active in 15 key markets and activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.
https://www.tourism.australia.com/en
Preferred Partners
A.H. Beard
A.H. Beard is passionate about improving your sleep – through supremely comfortable mattresses, technology that helps you better understand your sleep cycle, and practical advice from experts in the field.
Launceston
Launceston is a place of undercurrents. There’s something that lies beneath the surface here that defines us as a city. You may not see it at first, but the moment you step foot here, you feel it. You sense it in the streets, out in nature, by the waterways, and between the people — an undercurrent — born from generations of hard work, curiosity, community, resilience, independence. This is the story of Launnie and the Launceston Place Brand can help you share it.
Mona
Mona is a museum in Hobart, Tasmania, created by David Walsh to help him (in his words) ‘bang above [his] weight’. It's the largest privately-funded museum in the southern hemisphere, housing ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Moo Brew
Moo Brew is the official beer of the Tasmanian tourism industry. Inspired by the art, creativity and innovation of MONA, the Moo Brew range of contemporary lagers and ales are brewed in Tasmania and designed to be enjoyed while experiencing all the State has to offer.
Women in Tourism & Hospitality
Women in Tourism & Hospitality provides support, mentoring and networking opportunities for all women in the tourism & hospitality industry in Tasmania. Throughout the year, WITH Tas hosts events designed to inspire, motivate and inform as well as provide an informal way for new women in our industries to meet and connect with others. For those already working in tourism, it's the chance to mingle and catch up on what others are doing. It's connecting to share experiences, contacts and to connect with expertise in a welcoming and supportive environment.